Itapuca surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

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Itapuca surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Itapuca sea temperature is
28.1° C
(Which is 2.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Itapuca this week:

The surf forecast for Itapuca over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Itapuca in the next 12 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jan 09) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 10th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 10th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 14th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Itapuca over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
S
0.4
SSW
0.8
ESE
0.6
E
0.3
S
1.1
E
0.8
E
0.7
S
0.8
S
1.4
E
0.9
ESE
1.8
E
0.6
S
0.8
ESE
1.9
E
0.9
ESE
1.1
ESE
2
E
1.4
E
1.2
ESE
1.5
E
Period(s) (?)986686712117771177887777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3924452612975613915418979340896938996147447205156220
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNE
10
ESE
5
NW
5
NNE
15
ESE
5
NE
5
E
20
ESE
10
NE
10
NNE
15
ESE
5
NNE
5
SSE
20
ESE
5
NW
5
E
20
ESE
5
NE
5
E
20
ESE
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offglasscross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:25PM
2.41
8:42AM
2.54
8:41PM
2.72
8:52AM
2.80
8:56PM
2.96
9:01AM
3.01
9:08PM
3.13
9:09AM
3.18
9:19PM
3.24
9:18AM
3.30
9:31PM
3.30
9:31AM
3.38
9:46PM
3.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:26PM
1.25
1:42AM
0.80
1:52PM
0.75
2:08AM
0.43
2:21PM
0.32
2:36AM
0.14
2:50PM
-0.02
3:04AM
-0.07
3:18PM
-0.25
3:32AM
-0.16
3:46PM
-0.34
3:58AM
-0.14
4:12PM
-0.31
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Sunrise5:15--5:15--5:16--5:16--5:16--5:18--5:18--
Sunset-6:42--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:43-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
Rain (mm)
----------------53-2-
Temp. °C303127303027323227323229313128323023302924
Feels °C (?)323230313130333228323230313131323024312927
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Information about the Itapuca Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Itapuca provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Itapuca can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Itapuca surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Itapuca) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Itapuca may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Rio de Janeiro? If you are looking for accommodation near Itapuca, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Rio de Janeiro, consider staying in Niteroi which is 2 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Rio de Janeiro where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Sao Goncalo which is 12 km (7 miles) away, Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias and Sao Joao de Meriti.

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